The Japanese Bath

by Bruce Smith and Yoshiko Yamamoto Hardbound, 95 pages, 8.25"x8.25" Gibbs Smith Publishing, 2001 Bathing is a special part of the Japanese culture, so particular attention is given to the design details of the bathing space. This book gives insight into the sights and sounds that make a bath enjoyable and rejuvenating. Learn about the details that make the Japanese Bath so special - it is not only the architecture around the bathing space, but the rituals of bathing as well. This little book provides a complete education. Large, colorful photos illustrate the story of the Japanese bath on every page.